KOTA KINABALU (May 9): For years, Sabahans have lived with a bitter irony: they are surrounded by some of the region's most abundant rainfall, yet they often wake up to empty taps. For residents and business owners, rotational water cuts stretching up to six days have become an exhausting burden that impacts both daily life [...] The post Beyond dry taps: A new era for Sabahs water security appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): It is unclear whether the proposed 17 new state seats will be confirmed in time for this year's state election, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. He said the Election Commission (EC) has yet to indicate if the delineation exercise can be completed before [...] The post Asfia: Uncertainty over 17 new state seats for Sarawak election this year as EC stays silent appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd has issued instructions for Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) works on the Blue Line Package 2 works to be temporarily halted. It said this is in light of the recent spate of water pipe burst incidents caused by construction activities. "In line with ongoing mitigation and preventive efforts, [...] The post Sarawak Water issues instructions for KUTS construction in pipe alignment area to stop until relocation works completed appeared first ..

KOTA KINABALU (May 9): Sabah is set to emerge as a commercial vehicle assembly hub for the Borneo region following a strategic partnership between Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng and Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC). The move is expected to create about 1,000 jobs and boost the state's industrial and logistics sectors. The collaboration includes [...] The post Dongfeng-Kim Teck Cheong tie-up to transform Sabah into commercial vehicle assembly hub appeared first on Borneo ..

NORTH HALMAHERA (May 9): Three hikers--two Singaporeans and a local--died in an eruption yesterday of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said. The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10km into the air, with no towns or villages near enough to face any immediate threat. [...] The post Three hikers killed in Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, including two Singaporeans appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): The Bidayuh Heritage Gallery at the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) headquarters here is expected to become another major landmark for the community when it is completed in 2027. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said funding of RM1.5 million has been secured from the [...] The post RM1.5 mln Bidayuh Heritage Gallery set to become major landmark by 2027 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has expressed his intention to contest a state seat in Kapit in the next Sarawak election should he be given the opportunity and approval by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). The Kapit MP, who has represented the parliamentary constituency for almost 30 years, said he [...] The post Nanta eyes state seat in Kapit, ready to pass federal baton to younger leaders appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): A grand celebration to mark Mazu's birthday was held at the temporary Mazu Temple erected at the carpark of Petanak Market here. Devotees offered prayers and blessings during the joyous occasion officiated at by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. On top of traditional rituals and worship, the temporary Mazu [...] The post Grand celebration held in Kuching to mark Mazus birthday appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Villages that have yet to apply for Native Customary Rights (NCR) land surveys should stop blaming the government and instead hold their own community leaders accountable, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said many villages, including those with highly educated residents, had still [...] The post No NCR land survey yet? Hold community leaders accountable, says Roland Sagah appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Low participation of Bidayuh youths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education remains a concern despite Sarawak's push towards a technology-driven economy, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said the community is still underrepresented in highly skilled and science-based fields. "I'm quite [...] The post Sagah: Bidayuhs still underrepresented in highly skilled science ..

KUCHING (May 9): The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) is advocating for the Bidayuh language to be an elective subject in primary schools located in Bidayuh-majority areas. Its president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said work on the syllabus under DBNA's Bidayuh Language Development Programme has reached Primary 3 level. "Our dream is to get it [...] The post DBNA pushes for Bidayuh language to be elective in selected primary schools, syllabus now at Primary 3 level appeared first ..

KOTA KINABALU (May 9): Mohd Hairi Hamzah and Abdul Rajib Rajan are vying for top honours at the National Singles and Pairs Lawn Bowls Championship. The championship will take place at the Perak Lawn Bowls Arena in Ipoh on May 19-24. Mohd Hairi and Abdul Rajib, both staff members of the Sabah Sports Board (SSB), [...] The post Sabahans vie for National Singles and Pairs Lawn Bowls Championship top honours in Perak appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (May 9): Initiatives such as the Artisan Collective Market are important in revitalising Sibu town by bringing more activities, creativity and people back into the town centre, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Artisan Collective Market at the Sibu Heritage Centre on Friday, Lau said creative arts [...] The post Artisan Collective Market helps revive vibrancy of Sibu town, says senator appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (May 9): A total of 27 recipients in Lanang received welfare aid from MP Alice Lau last month. At the same time, she also distributed Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to 22 organisations and religious groups. Lau's private secretary Stanley Chiew represented her in handing over the aid and grants to the recipients. In [...] The post Lanang MP Service Centre extends welfare assistance to 27 recipients appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): A total of 17 constituents from Pakan received their certificates of native status recognition here yesterday. The recipients, aged between 13 and 65, are of mixed parentage - one of their parents are Iban or Dayak. "I am thankful to the state government for approving their applications and I congratulate the recipients [...] The post 17 Pakan constituents receive native status recognition certificates appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Southern Region) has been urged to ensure a reliable and stable water supply system for residents of Olive Garden in Mile 7 here, following recurring water pipe bursts and leakages in the area. In making this call, Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen's special assistant, Michael Kong, said six [...] The post Repeated pipe bursts in Olive Garden Kuching raise calls for full pipe replacement appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 9): Members of the public have shared their views following reports that the government is considering 'filial responsibility law' to legally require children to care for their ageing parents. The proposal came after Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying that several countries had already implemented similar laws, [...] The post Mixed but generally positive views on law requiring children to care for parents appeared first on Borneo ..

KUCHING (May 9): Generational transition and rising voter expectations are emerging as key factors shaping the political landscape in the eight Bidayuh- majority constituencies ahead of the coming state election, said political analyst Prof Dr Novel Lyndon. According to him, the constituencies of Opar, Tasik Biru, Serembu, Mambong, Tarat, Tebedu, Kedup and Bukit Semuja remain the [...] The post Generational shift, rising expectations shaping Bidayuh political landscape, says analyst appeared ..

IN the world of high stakes policy, carbon is the new currency. But for those of us on the ground, it is about something much more visceral: survival and sustainability. On April 1, 2026, the Cabinet gave the green light to the National Carbon Market Policy (NCMP), also known as Dasar Pasaran Karbon Kebangsaan (DPKK). [...] The post Turning carbon into capital: Why Malaysia's new market blueprint is a game-changer appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (May 9): Miri City Council (MCC) has demolished several temporary huts used as shelters by homeless individuals in Permyjaya following complaints related to cleanliness and public hygiene in the area. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Thursday, the council said the demolition operations were carried out on Monday (May 4) [...] The post MCC demolishes temporary huts in Permyjaya over cleanliness concerns appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SHANGHAI (May 9): For 58-year-old Zhang Shaomei, retirement has never meant quiet days at home, as just three days after wrapping up her career, she flew to Malta, where she spent the next three months switching seamlessly between textbook lessons and global adventures. With her Schengen visa, Zhang visited eight European countries during her stay. [...] The post Redefining later life, Chinese retirees turn to overseas study, travel for vibrant new chapter appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SOME days pass without anything particularly memorable happening. Days where everything feels ordinary in a way that is hard to describe. You wake up, move through what is expected of you, respond to messages, finish small tasks, and yet nothing about it feels like it carries weight. No big milestones, no clear sense of progress [...] The post Quiet shape of victory in ordinary days appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BEIJING (May 9): Long queues at famous tourist attractions are no longer the defining image of China's holiday travel season, as more travelers seek immersive and personalised experiences beyond traditional sightseeing. From county getaways and industrial heritage sites to museums and art galleries, China's tourism market during the recent May Day holiday showed growing signs [...] The post Beyond crowds, China's holiday travel shifts to local, industrial, cultural experiences ..

ON May 8, one of my all-time living heroes Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday. In a career spanning eight decades, he has become synonymous with natural history programmes on radio, television and films, also appearing in magazines and books and now, on mix media, for as long as anyone can remember. His deep, [...] The post Attenborough in Borneo Happy 100th, Sir David! appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES (May 8): The government has assured that the nation's petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government's proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said reducing RON95 consumption, tightening enforcement to curb [...] The post Petrol, diesel supply more stable following govt's proactive measures, says ..

SIBU (May 8): Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh recently undertook inspection on Sungai Maaw and Jalan Lim Tze Ming in the town's West Bank area to monitor the progress of a solar streetlight installation project. According to him, the project aims to enhance road safety in rural areas of the area. "Our [...] The post Solar streetlights to improve safety in Sibu West Bank rural areas appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 8): German business delegates are exploring investment and strategic collaboration opportunities in Sarawak's green energy and sustainable technology sectors, as the state continues positioning itself as a future regional energy hub. State Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said 18 companies from Germany participated in a roundtable [...] The post German firms explore green energy investment opportunities in Sarawak ..

KUCHING (May 8): The proposed new law requiring children to care for their ageing parents must reflect the diverse realities across Malaysia, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Commenting on the federal government's consideration of the legislation announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid [...] The post Proposed filial law must reflect Sarawak realities, says Fatimah appeared first on Borneo ..

SIBU (May 8): Daro assemblyman Dr Safiee Ahmad has called for regular electrical inspections in schools, particularly ageing and dilapidated buildings, following the recent electrocution incident that claimed the life of a student in Daro. He said the tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for all parties, especially the Education Ministry, to strengthen safety [...] The post Daro rep calls for stronger school safety measures in view of tragic electrocution case appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 8): The Kuching Waterfront came alive tonight as the iconic Darul Hana Bridge and the majestic Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) building were illuminated in red, casting a crimson glow across the city and reflecting strikingly on the Sarawak River. While the lighting ceremony appeared as a captivating visual spectacle to many, the event [...] The post Darul Hana Bridge, Sarawak DUN building light up for International Thalassaemia Day appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 8): The Creative Viral Lab Madani programme, jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) and TikTok Malaysia, is a timely initiative to equip youth with digital content creation skills, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. He said the programme exposes students from vocational colleges to [...] The post Finas, TikTok Malaysia programme trains Sabah students in digital content creation appeared first ..

KOTA KINABALU (May 8): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) UMS Student Section of Universiti Malaysia Sabah successfully organised the "Shell Case Study X UMS: Imagine the Future of Late-Life Asset Excellence" programme on May 6 as part of IEM's continuous commitment towards developing competent, industry-ready future engineers in Sabah. Organised under the leadership and [...] The post UMS engineering students tackle Shell case study on offshore asset optimisation ..

KOTA KINABALU (May 8): The Sabah Federation of Creative Associations (Kreatif Sabah) has welcomed the proposal by National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chairman Dato Hans Isaac for an additional incentive of between 5 per cent and 8 per cent from the Sabah government to further strengthen the state's film industry. The proposed incentive would [...] The post Kreatif Sabah welcomes proposal for additional film incentive to boost industry appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KANOWIT (May 8): The Kanowit Cultural Festival (KCF) serves as a new platform to showcase heritage, culture and unity among the district's multicultural communities, said National Unity Minister Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang. He said the organisation of such events reflects the commitment of the people of Kanowit to celebrate Gawai while also welcoming participation [...] The post Kanowit Cultural Festival celebrates unity, heritage and tradition appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 8): The Sabah government has been urged to treat the escalating congestion at Sepanggar Bay Container Port with utmost urgency. DAP Sabah chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe said that without immediate intervention, the bottleneck could lead to economic setbacks for the state. He said current infrastructure and operational challenges at the port [...] The post Urgent action needed over escalating Sepanggar Port congestion, says Sabah DAP chief appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TAMPARULI (May 8): Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the "Most Villages in a Simultaneous Village Committee Election". Tuaran MP and Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau said the recognition was awarded under that category involving the [...] The post Tamparuli sets Malaysia Book of Records milestone for simultaneous JKKK election appeared ..

KENINGAU (May 8): Dr Velerie Wheelervon Primus has been praised for being named the Southeast Asia and Pacific regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. Assistant Finance Minister and Bingkor assemblyman Datuk Mohd Ishak Ayub praised Velerie and SK Bingkor's management for being the pride of Sabah through the international-level achievement. "May this [...] The post SK Bingkors Velerie Wheelervon Primus praised for winning 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher ..

KUCHING (May 8): Sarawak diver Dayang Nursharzyra Awang Nasaruddin delivered the host contingent's first gold medal of the day after winning the Women's 1m Springboard Open category at the 61st Milo/PRAM MIAG Diving Championships 2026. The 19-year-old accumulated 228.80 points over five dives to finish ahead of WP Kuala Lumpur's Ong Ker Ying, who claimed [...] The post Dayang Nursharzyra, Awang Sharzan power Sarawak to diving gold appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KANOWIT (May 8): The Kanowit Cultural Festival 2026 began with the district's first Niti Daun. Over 1,000 participants from 35 contingents took part in the parade. Participants represented government agencies, longhouse communities, cultural associations, and security forces. In true Sarawakian fashion, the participants included non-Dayaks. The parade began at 8am with a solemn miring ceremony [...] The post Kanowit Cultural Festival 2026 opens with districts first Niti Daun involving ..

JOHOR BAHRU (May 8): Malaysians do not have to rush to change their MyKads when the National Registration Department (NRD) rolls out the new identification documents next month. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail Malaysia has over 20 million citizens with the MyKad, adding that there is no requirement for an immediate exchange. "So, [...] The post Home minister tells Malaysians to take your time in switching to new MyKad appeared first on Borneo Post Online .